| 1967 |
• DRC is vacated by the congregation.
• City Historian Helen Gearn urges preservation. |
| 1968 |
• Architect Raymond Ruge drafts feasibility study.
• DRC featured in 4-block "Palatine Square" proposal. |
| 1969 |
City claims church as part of Urban Renewal parcel. |
| 1970 |
• Urban Renewal Agency purchases DRC for $96,000.
• Historical Society & "Newburgh Now" work to save
the building.
• Orange County plans to purchase church as part of "Courhouse
Plaza." |
| 1971 |
• Placed on National Register of Historic Places.
• Incorporated in proposed "Courthouse Plaza" plan.
• Investigated by Hudson Valley Philharmonic. |
| 1973 |
• NY State designates Newburgh Historic District.
• Greater Newburgh Arts Council works to save church. |
| 1974 |
• HUD orders church sold (for $7,000) or razed.
• Bought by City from Urban Renewal Agency. |
| 1977 |
Sold conditionally to Hudson Valley Freedom Theater (HVFT). |
| 1981 |
National Park Service repairs DRC roof. |
| 1984 |
City reclaims title after default on contract by HVFT. |
| 1985 |
• NY State enlarges Historic District to include the DRC.
• DRC column capitals, other decorative features removed by NPS. |
| 1990 |
City & Council on the Arts apply for EQBA grant. |
| 1994 |
• City Historian Kevin Barrett urges preservation.
• "Committee for the Restoration & Utilization of the
AJ Davis Classical Temple" formed. |
| 1996 |
Newburgh Council on the Arts renews efforts. |
| 1998 |
• Visit by First Lady Hillary Clinton.
• DRC receives "Save
America's Treasures" grant. |
| 2000 |
• W. Krattinger of NYSOPRHP writes National Historic Landmark
application.
• DRC Restoration Committee formed by Carla Decker. |
| 2001 |
• Restoration Committee made part of Newburgh
Preservation Association.
• NPA & City select Mesick Cohen Wilson Baker Architects.
• DRC named a "National Historic
Landmark" |
| 2002 |
• NPA awarded "Preserve
New York" grant from the Preservation League and the NYS Council
of the Arts. |
| 2003 |
• Historic Structure Report
delivered.
• DRC west foundation wall and drainage system repaired
& restored. |
| 2004 |
• Picket fence painted in Tom
Sawyer party |
| 2005 |
• Dutch Reformed Church named to world's 100 Most Endangered Sites by the World Monument Fund |
| 2007 |
• Night lighting system installed on grounds. |
| 2009 |
• WMF sponsors Field School for high school students. |
| 2009 |
• Major portion of the ceiling collapses. |
